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fine features and amenities Mars Hill


Woodfin


Artistic hearts thrive in nurturing setting


By Hannah Maltry Creative opportunity is the spe-


cialty at Open Hearts Art Center in Woodfin. Open Hearts offers a unique pro-


gram for adults facing the challenges of developmental, mental, physical or emotional disabilities. Open Hearts, previously Creative


Clay, changed hands in 2005 when Debbie Dearborn, Sonia Pitts and Jessie Francis became the directors of the center. At Open Hearts the directors


along with eight staff members work with the students in everything from drawing to dance. “We present the students with art


components to broaden their hori- zons, offer them more opportunities, help them grow and express them- selves,” Pitts said. “Some of these students have never been listened to, just written off as unable to con- tribute to society but are now able to express themselves through their art work.” At Open Hearts the friendly en-


vironment and talented staff present the 35 current students with every- thing they need to create one of a kind works of art. Staff member Stina, who declined


to give her last name, enjoys work- ing at Open Hearts because of the unique qualities the facility pos- sesses. She said that Open Hearts “offers its students a friendly social environment where they can grow


A few of Open Hearts’ students in class


and express themselves.” Open Hearts also presents its stu-


dents with the ability to sell their art- work. Each student’s finished pieces are exhibited at the Woolworth Walk, and after being sold, the stu- dent receives a check for his or her work. Open Hearts gives every stu- dent the opportunity to experience and participate in activities that they may have otherwise been denied. Pitts said, “We have to do some-


thing to make this world a better place.” Classes are offered from 9 am to 3


pm Monday through Friday. To contact the center about volun-


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teering or becoming a potential stu- dent, call 658-8875 or visit the Web site at openheartsart.com


North Buncombe’s full service hospital


providing care for small animals and horses


Ticks


starting to appear in WNC as they do every spring. Besides being bothersome by attach- ing to us and to our pet’s skin and feeding on blood, they also represent a real and potential- ly life-threatening health risk. Ticks can infect people and pets with several different serious diseases. The most common of these diseases in our region is Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF). RMSF causes a fever, lethargy, pain and many other possible symptoms. RMSF is potentially fatal but is quite treatable if caught early and is preventable through avoiding tick bites. The best way to protect your dog or cat from ticks and diseases they carry is to decrease their chances of being bit by using products such as Frontline. Be aware that there are many products out there that claim to offer tick protection but are not particularly effective and may not be safe, especially for cats. Ask your veterinarian for advice on the right protection for your pet.


Weaverville, Exit 15 off I-26 Mark Forde, DVM


Sue Reinecke, DVM 645-1616


It’s that time of year again. Ticks are just


Summer Sale in progress


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